Inside the alchemy room, Tsubasa stared intently at the alchemy furnace. The flesh and blood of the Katsuyu Sage slowly churned in the flames, emitting a strange fragrance. This fragrance contained powerful vitality and energy; once successfully refined, these pills would possess unparalleled efficacy. Tsubasa knew that this was not merely about refining pills, but also a promise to the Katsuyu Sage.
He continuously performed hand seals, controlling the temperature and rhythm of the furnace fire. Refining pills was no easy task; every step required precise control and immense patience. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Tsubasa's forehead, but he dared not relax for a moment. He had only one thought in his mind: he must refine the best pills so that the Katsuyu Sage could grow rapidly after reincarnation.
Time ticked by, the temperature inside the alchemy room rose higher and higher, and the fog grew thicker and thicker. Tsubasa's clothes were already soaked with sweat, but he remained steadfast in front of the furnace. He had only one thought in his mind: he must refine the best elixir so that the Katsuyu Sage could grow rapidly after reincarnation.
On the alchemy table, thirty-six kinds of rare and precious herbs gleamed with a faint light. The Thousand-Year Vermilion Yang Ginseng, its entire body as red as blood, with golden-red wisps of energy winding around its roots, was a medicinal herb that could elevate the quality of elixirs to a higher level. The Nine-Leaf Ice Soul Lotus floated on a jade plate, each petal condensed with ice crystals, the key to suppressing the violent flesh and blood of demon immortals. Most precious of all was the foot-long Purple Firmament Vine, its surface flowing with lightning-like patterns. This was a magical treasure that grew in the perpetually thunderous weather of the Land of Lightning, capable of communicating with the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth to refine elixirs...
"Let's begin." Tsubasa took a deep breath and slammed the jade pestle heavily into the jade mortar containing the Thousand-Year Vermilion Yang Ginseng. As the crimson ginseng roots ground, golden-red liquid seeped out, the rising medicinal aroma carrying a hint of blood...
It took Tsubasa more than half a year to refine the flesh and blood of the entire Katsuyu Sage into pills. During these six months, he hardly rested and was busy in the alchemy room every day. He knew in his heart that these pills were not only for Tian Yu, but also for his Mirai children. He hoped that when the children were born, they could grow up quickly with the help of the power of these pills.
Inside the Ten Family villa in Konoha, Tian Yueqing, with her slightly protruding belly, sat in the Ten Family's embroidery room. Her other six sisters sat around a carved sandalwood couch, their eyes all fixed on her pregnant belly.
"Is this Yueqing's first pregnancy? Judging from her figure, it must be a boy!" Tian Uguisu reached out to touch it but didn't dare, her face full of envy.
Tian Flying Swallow sighed, touching her flat stomach, "I've been married into the Ten Family for over half a year, and Tsubasa Jun still hasn't consummated our marriage. He hasn't come back for the past six months. What am I going to do! I'm so worried! I really want a child!"
Tian Muyan smiled and said, "There's no use in being anxious. Sister Yueqing already said that Tsubasa promised the Katsuyu Sage, and he won't break his promise."
Tian Yueqing gently stroked the bulge beneath her clothes, recalling what Tsubasa had said when he sent her back to Konoha: "Take care of yourself during your pregnancy. I will definitely come back before you give birth to your child." Moonlight streamed in through the window, and she suddenly felt a movement in her womb. The subtle sensation made the corners of her mouth involuntarily turn up.
She thought to herself: Tsubasa, you must come back soon. I'll be waiting for you here...
Inside the alchemy room of the Shikkotsu Forest, Tsubasa placed the ground medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace one by one. The flesh and blood of the Katsuyu Sage gradually glowed with an eerie fluorescence as it was soaked in the medicinal liquid. He quickly Hand Seals, and the fire at the bottom of the alchemy furnace instantly surged. The Twenty-Eight Constellations diagram carved on the furnace wall began to flicker, illuminating the alchemy room as if a galaxy were hanging upside down.
Seven days and seven nights passed, and the pile of medicinal dregs outside the alchemy room had grown into a small mountain. When the first ray of dawn pierced through the clouds, the alchemy furnace exploded with a roar, and hundreds of Demon Spirit Pill pills, shimmering with seven-colored light, shot into the sky. Each pill was engraved with fine blue and white runes, which were the natal demon runes of the Katsuyu Sage.
Tsubasa picked up a pill, and the phantom of the Katsuyu Sage appeared on its surface. The phantom transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the pill. He looked at the pills filling the air and chuckled, " Katsuyu Sage, oh Katsuyu Sage, the task you gave me was truly not easy! This last piece of flesh and blood has finally been successfully refined, yielding more than 12,000 pills in total. I refined two types of pills: one Resurrection Pill, which can revive those who have recently died; the other is called the Immortal Spirit Pill, which can increase the Spiritual Qi absorption speed of those below the Golden Core Stage."
In the morning light, he put away the pills and turned to walk towards the Teleportation Flying Thunder God Formation to Konoha. His heart was filled with anticipation and relief: Tian Yueqing's due date is still a few months away! I wonder if the Katsuyu Sage is conscious yet? I'll go back and give her prenatal education. My wives must be getting impatient too!
When Tsubasa appeared at the Ten Family villa in Konoha, Tian Yueqing and her sisters immediately surrounded her. Tian Yueqing's eyes were full of joy and anticipation. " Tsubasa, you're back! We couldn't wait!"
Tsubasa gently took her hand and said tenderly, "I'm back, Yueqing. Everything went smoothly, and all the pills have been refined. After Tian Yu is born, it will definitely grow up quickly."
Tian Flying Swallow and her other sisters gathered around, their eyes filled with envy and anticipation. " Tsubasa- jun, we really want a child too!"
Tsubasa smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll arrange it as soon as possible, and I'll make sure you all get pregnant quickly."
Tian Yueqing gently stroked her belly, a happy smile on her face, "I believe my child will be the most amazing. My husband, you've worked so hard."
Tsubasa said, "I'll come to your room tonight to check on the fetus..."
That evening, Tsubasa stood outside Tian Yueqing's door, took a deep breath, and slowly walked in. Inside, Tian Yueqing was sleeping peacefully, her belly high and round, where the reincarnation of the Katsuyu Sage was being conceived.
Tsubasa sat down on the edge of the bed, gently placed his hand on Tian Yueqing's stomach, closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and slowly probed into her with his consciousness. "Little one, can you hear me?" Tsubasa asked softly in his mind.
After a long while, a faint spiritual response came, like a gentle breeze drifting from a distant place. "I... can hear you." The voice was childish and indistinct.
"Do you still remember the Katsuyu Sage? You were before," Tsubasa pressed.
" The Katsuyu Sage?" The fetus's voice was filled with confusion. "I don't remember... I only remember... fragmented... images... Little Tsubasa... a physical body... refining elixirs..."
Tsubasa frowned, a sense of unease rising within him. "How could this be? Logically, reincarnation shouldn't result in the loss of so many memories. My memories are perfectly clear since my rebirth. Could it be because the author helped me reincarnate? The former Katsuyu Sage knew countless knowledge and secrets, and there's also the immortal Senjutsu I taught you—don't you remember any of that?"
After a long while, the fetus slowly spoke with its spiritual power, "I don't remember..."
Tsubasa's heart pounded faster involuntarily. Could this be the legendary Mystery of the Womb? After reincarnation, the fetus gradually loses its memories while in the mother's womb, or experiences memory loss, as if the soul undergoes some kind of mysterious baptism during reincarnation, erasing most of the memories of the previous life. But this is too bizarre. Why would such a powerful being as the Katsuyu Sage become like this after reincarnation?
"Do you remember anything about the Shikkotsu Forest? Even the slightest thing?" Tsubasa pressed on, unwilling to give up.
" Shikkotsu Forest? I... remember... vaguely... feelings." The fetus's telepathic message carried a hint of anxiety and confusion.